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Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on ophthalmic care for patients in residential care centers.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on how to determine the need for medical and surgical intervention.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about the ethical dimensions in femtosecond cataract surgery including: competence, informed consent, preoperative assessment, and conflicts of interest.

Ethical guidelines and information about consulting with the investment industry and potential conflicts of interest.

EyeNet article addressing ethical issues with industry and the medical profession setting stricter ethical standards for physician-industry relationships.

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on gifts to physicians from industry.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on learning new techniques following residency.

Academy ethics guidelines on conflict of interest. Comprehensive overview including: case studies, ethics statements, articles, and additional resources.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about conflicts of interests that may be present if when a physician recommends treatments using devices or drugs manufactured by a company in which he or she has substantial stock ownership.